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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.22, 14,400.79 and 5,441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.22, 14,400.79 and 5,441.09 is: 8,162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.22 : 14,400.79 = 5,441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.22/14,400.79 = 5,441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.22x = 14,400.79 × 5,441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.22x = 78,355,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,355,908.85/9,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.74

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